How long should I stop smoking before surgery?

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How long should I stop smoking before surgery?

Smoking can affect your heart, lungs and peripheral vascular system. Dr. Ganan advises long term smokers to stop smoking for as long as possible before their surgery.

Why do Pre-habilitate before surgery? - Learning

Here you can learn about why pre habilitation before a surgery is important and its key components.

Assessments of fitness for surgery - Learning

Here you can learn about the pre-operative assessment clinics, the multidisciplinary team at help, and lung function tests.

Exercise videos

Here is a compilation of exercise videos designed to help patients before and after their surgical procedures to greatly improve the outcomes of surgery and their general well-being.

Can step counts be used to improve my activity?

Step counts help to improve cardiovascular fitness and respiratory function.

Assessments of fitness for surgery - Continuing Care

Here you can learn about continuing care such as continued exercise and maintaining a healthy diet.